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Albion Hall (Education Bldg) Mind Your Body Annex Liberty Hall (LAW) NEW KNOWLEDGE ADVENTURES Welcome to New Knowledge Adventures FROM THE PRESIDENT OFFICERS Welcome to a new year and a new semester President: Mary Spinner of lifelong learning through New Knowledge 208-241-7258; [email protected] Adventures! We are very fortunate here in President-Elect: Phil Joslin Southeastern Idaho to have this opportunity to 208-251-1951; [email protected] keep our minds and bodies active and stimulated Secretary: Sandra Mertz through the classes offered by NKA. 208-317-0637; [email protected] A big thank you goes out to the professors and Treasurer: Sandra Babb community members who are willing to teach 208-238-2034; [email protected] classes for us, and to NKA members who are Past President: Marilyn Ames willing to give of their time to plan, coordinate, 208-705-8451; [email protected] and facilitate these classes. We are a growing, Members-at-Large: thriving organization and a lot of behind-the- Terry Brooks scenes work goes into making this happen. We 208-313-0500; [email protected] have such a wide variety of categories of class Geoff Hogander offerings that NKA members can find at least one 208-232-3437; [email protected] niche, and usually more, to meet their interests. We are very fortunate, too, to have a good Ann Smith 208-251-5812; [email protected] working relationship and the support of ISU’s Continuing Education/Workforce Training COMMITTEE CHAIRS (CEWT). Community Service – Marg Griffin Whether in our lives as individuals, or as 208-233-1898; [email protected] organizations, we go through stages of change Curriculum – Trent & Kathleen Stephens and transition. NKA started 20 years ago with 14 208-244-2732; [email protected]; members. In Fall 2016, 600 members enrolled. [email protected] Transitions are happening! Last year we looked for History – Mel & Barbara Nicholls a new location for our lecture classes, and Liberty 208-233-0714; [email protected] Hall has worked out well for those. This year most Publicity – Virginia Kelly of our other classes will also be held off campus, 208-232-7417; [email protected] as CEWT transitions to its new site. We are an Social – JoAn Dilweg adaptable group of learners! 208-232-2656; [email protected] I would like to ask and encourage each of you, and Kathy Priddy, co-chair in order to keep NKA a growing and thriving 208-234-2849; [email protected] organization, to consider volunteering to serve Travel – Jennie McCormick on an NKA committee. These committees are 208-521-2780; [email protected] the lifeblood of NKA. Contact information for NKA BLOG the committees is listed in this catalog. I hope NKA members are encouraged to submit pictures you all enjoy a wonderful semester of classes and and information about NKA activities to be included interactions with a great group of fellow learners. in the NKA blog. These items can be e-mailed to —Mary Spinner, NKA President Cheryl Lyda at [email protected]. newknowledgeadventures.blogspot.com Blog maintained by Cheryl Lyda NEW KNOWLEDGE ADVENTURES New Knowledge Adventures (NKA), a Road Scholar affiliate at Idaho State University, is a member-directed organization that provides an informal, noncompetitive environment for lifelong learners age 50 or older. HOW DO YOU BECOME A MEMBER OF NEW without jeopardizing the health or safety of the KNOWLEDGE ADVENTURES? member, other participants, or the instructor. Fill out the Membership and Registration form —FEES required in advance for travel or activity (both sides) in the middle of this catalog, sign tickets, lodging, transportation, meals, and similar the “Agreement and Release of Liability” form, expenses are nonrefundable. Some fees will need to choose your classes, and return the forms to the be paid either at the first class or prior to the class. Continuing Education office with all registration fees. Or register online. Membership is by semester —The VIEWS AND OPINIONS expressed in and fees are due each semester. For additional presentations are those of the instructor and do membership information call 208-282-2789, not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the Monday–Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. NKA governing board. NKA MEMBERSHIP CLASS REQUESTS —PHOTOS AND VIDEOS may be taken during NKA classes and activities for publicity or historical Registrations will be accepted after the due date, but purposes. Members may request to opt out of any you may not be able to enroll in all the classes you visual documentation. want because of room or class size limitations. Be assured: every effort will be made to accommodate PARKING and register you for requested classes. Parking is free at Liberty Hall, but on the ISU THANKS TO OUR INSTRUCTORS AND campus it is free only after 4 p.m. FACILITATORS For daytime classes on campus, you need a We are very fortunate that our instructors share campus parking permit, which is good in all the their time and knowledge with us. Please take General Lots for the entire year. The cost of a a minute to thank the class instructor and the parking permit through NKA is $5; the permit will facilitator. We should all do our part by attending the be mailed with the registration receipt, or you can classes we sign up for. If you cannot attend a class, buy one in person at the Continuing Education please call and let the office know. Some classes have office. Permits issued to NKA members are not waiting lists, and it is your responsibility to inform transferable to anyone else. Permits are issued to the facilitator so someone else can attend the class. members, not their vehicles, and are to be used for NKA classes only. Any other use may result in NOTICES the member receiving a ticket. Neither Continuing —INSTRUCTORS, facilitators, or leaders of classes, Education nor Workforce Training shall be held liable field trips, or other activities have the discretion for any violation of parking regulations. and right to deny enrollment or participation of anyone who fails to demonstrate consistently the BUS TRANSPORTATION ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, For bus stop locations: 208-234-ABUS; to complete or perform the requirements of a www.pocatellotransit.com particular course, field trip, or other activity NEW KNOWLEDGE ADVENTURES Table OF Contents FALL 2017 CLASSES LISTED BY APPEARANCE ON THE CALENDAR, EARLIEST TO LATEST. — PLEASE be courteous to other members and cancel ASAP if you cannot attend a program so that those on the Wait List may attend. Call the NKA office at 208-282-3155 to cancel. —If you are put on a wait list, it is due to the instructor’s class limit or the classroom’s size. — ISU will be CLOSED September 4 for Labor Day; November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving; and December 25 to January 1 for ISU Christmas Holiday. No classes will be held these days. ART, MUSIC, & THEATRE Line Dance 4: Oldies but Goodies I ................................. 6 Keyboard Lessons ............................................................. 1 Chair Yoga for Seniors ..................................................... 6 Preview to the Symphony ................................................ 1 Fit & Fall Proof ................................................................ 7 Preview to Lysistrata ....................................................... 1 Beginning Mat Yoga ........................................................ 7 The Process of Writing Symphonic Music ....................... 1 Latin Line Dance I ........................................................... 7 Storytelling Extravaganza .............................................. 2 Latin Line Dance II: Performance .................................. 7 Preview to The Cat in the Hat ......................................... 2 Line Dance 5: Oldies but Goodies II ............................... 8 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Square Dance Lessons & Practice ................................... 8 Beginning Disc Golf ......................................................... 8 Knitting & Crocheting Service Project ............................ 2 Don’t Do This ................................................................... 8 Intermediate & Advanced Woodcarving ........................ 2 Walking the Greenway .................................................... 9 Hand Built Pottery ........................................................... 3 T’ai Chi Chih, Advanced ................................................. 9 Painted Rustic Barnwood ................................................ 3 Glazing Bisque Pottery .................................................... 3 FOOD & BEVERAGE Silk Dancing Veil Tie-Dying ............................................ 3 Taste & Share ................................................................... 9 Hypertufa Pots for Small Gardens .................................. 4 Wine Tasting/Pairing at The Bridge ............................... 9 Making Watchable Videos ............................................... 4 Coffee at the Bru House .................................................. 9 Working with Stoneware ................................................. 4 Cooking for One or Two .................................................. 9 “Postcrossing” Postcard Exchange ................................... 4 Bread Making Basics ..................................................... 10 Silk Painting, Salt Technique ........................................... 4 Wine Tasting at PV’s Uncorked ....................................